The video featured staff and students to promote key campaign messages.

As well as being the stars of the small screen, Albion pupils designed, filmed and edited the footage directly from their classroom.

A screenshot from the 'It's Not Okay' video produced by Albion Academy students to highlight child sexual exploitation

Jenny Langley, Albion Academy’s principal, said: “Often when there are serious issues affecting young people it is too easy to overlook their own role and voice in addressing them.

“Our students made the film because they felt it was important to speak out and raise awareness of the dangers of CSE among young people, using a method that can be easily shared on social media.

“I am very proud of their courage, integrity and maturity and delighted their work has been recognised by Project Phoenix.”

The CSE Ambassador initiative will award the status to high schools in Greater Manchester who are currently delivering or developing CSE education or awareness activity.

Schools can either apply for the acknowledgement or be approached or nominated by organisations within the Project Phoenix group.

One of the messages that appear in the Albion Academy video against child sexual exploitation

The next stage will see Project Phoenix work closely with Albion Academy and other schools to develop a pupil education and peer-mentoring programme.

This programme will eventually provide formal accreditation that pupils can reference on their CVs and Records of Achievement.

Damian Dallimore, Project Phoenix manager, said: “Our CSE Ambassadors programme is one of the first of its kind in the UK and I’d like to congratulate Albion Academy for leading the way with their remarkable work.“

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Jim Battle, added: “Empowering young people to protect themselves and each other from abuse is vital.

"By explaining child sexual exploitation to young people, and showing them how to spot the signs, they will be better able to protect themselves and look out for their friends.”